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How to Make Bolillos – Mexican Baguettes

Bolillos are Mexico's version of the French baguette. With the trademark thin and crispy crust, these little rolls are every bit as good. Despite the long rising times, the recipe is really easy, and certainly worth the effort.

Ingredients

Ingredients for the starter:

¾ Cup water

½ Tsp Active dry yeast

1 Cup all-purpose flour

Ingredients for the Dough:

3 Cups all-purpose flour

1.5 Tsp Active dry yeast

2 Tsp Salt

60ml Melted butter

240ml Warm water

Instructions

This recipe does require a starter, sometimes called a preferment or poolish. To make the starter, place a cup of all-purpose flour in your mixer bowl.

Add a half teaspoon of active dry yeast followed by 180ml of water.

Place the bowl on your mixer with the beater paddle fitted.

Mix this on medium low speed until totally combined. This will take 30 to 60 seconds.

Remove the bowl from the machine, cover with cling-wrap and allow this to stand overnight.